Protein Synthesis

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription of DNA to mRNA and translation of mRNA to amino acids.

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What is the role of the nucleus in protein synthesis?

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The nucleus is where transcription occurs, converting DNA into mRNA.

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What is a codon?

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A three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins at the ribosome.

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Where does translation occur?

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Translation occurs in the ribosome.

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What is the complementary mRNA sequence to the DNA strand AACTGAA?

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UUGACUU.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, assembling amino acids into proteins.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.